Financial & Cost Analyst

Legrand; Union City (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

High employer 401K match

Paid time off (PTO) and holiday pay

Short-term and long-term disability benefits

Paid time off to volunteer

Maternity and parental leave

Job summary

Legrand is seeking a Financial & Cost Analyst to join the Finelite Team in Union City, CA. This key position supports both financial planning and analysis (FP&A) and cost accounting activities, partnering across functions to deliver accurate reporting and insightful analysis.

Key responsibilities include supporting the monthly financial close, maintaining data in financial systems, and preparing journal entries. Candidates should hold a Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting, with strong Excel skills and some experience in finance roles.

This role is vital to enhancing financial reporting and streamlining procedures within the organization.

Qualifications

• 0-3 years of experience in FP&A or cost accounting.
• Manufacturing or operations finance experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support monthly financial close and reporting processes.
• Maintain and upload financial data in planning/reporting systems.
• Extract, validate, and analyze data from ERP and reporting tools.
• Assist in the development of dashboards and KPIs to track business performance.
• Support audit requests and documentation.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Financial modeling

ERP systems experience

Accounting principles

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field

Tools

ERP systems

Financial planning tools

Job description

At a Glance

Legrand has an exciting opportunity for a Financial & Cost Analyst to join the Finelite Team in Union City, CA.

Job Description

The Financial & Cost Analyst is a key member of the Finelite Finance team, supporting both FP&A and cost accounting activities. This role partners cross‑functionally with operations, accounting, and business leaders to deliver accurate financial reporting, insightful analysis, and process improvements that drive business performance.

Responsibilities

• Support monthly financial close and reporting processes
• Maintain and upload financial data in planning/reporting systems (e.g., BPC/Planful)
• Extract, validate, and analyze data from ERP and reporting tools
• Assist in the development of dashboards and KPIs to track business performance
• Support cost accounting activities, including preparation of journal entries, and analysis of manufacturing costs, inventory, and variances
• Assist with tracking and explaining cost drivers and operational trends
• Prepare journal entries and support account reconciliations (e.g., inventory capitalization, freight, cost adjustments, etc.)
• Ensure adherence to internal controls and identify inconsistencies or gaps
• Support audit requests and documentation
• Identify opportunities to improve data accuracy, streamline reporting, and enhance financial processes
• Collaborate with cross‑functional stakeholders to improve business processes and drive business value
• Document and improve standard operating procedures

Salary: $65,000 - $85,000

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field
• 0-3 years of experience in FP&A or cost accounting
• Manufacturing or operations finance experience preferred

Technical Skills

• Strong proficiency in Excel and financial modeling
• Experience with ERP systems and financial planning tools
• Solid understanding of accounting principles (IFRS) and financial statements

Core Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
• High attention to detail and accuracy with ability to consistently meet deadlines
• Effective communication skills across finance and non‑finance stakeholders
• Proactive mindset with curiosity and continuous improvement focus

Why This Role Matters

This role is critical to providing accurate financial insights, strengthening operational decision‑making, and supporting the continued growth and transformation of the Finelite business.

About Legrand

Legrand is the global specialist in electrical and digital building infrastructures. Our comprehensive offering of solutions for residential, commercial, and data center markets makes us a benchmark for customers worldwide. We harness technological and societal trends with lasting impacts on buildings with the purpose of improving life by transforming the spaces where people live, work, and meet with electrical and digital infrastructures and connected solutions that are simple, innovative, and sustainable. Legrand is a global, publicly traded company listed on the Euronext (Legrand SA EPA: LR). For more information, visit www.legrandgroup.com/en

About Legrand North And Central America

Legrand, North & Central America (LNCA) is a leader in the AV, Lighting & Controls, Electrical, and Data Center markets. LNCA offers comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, as well as distinctive benefits like a high employer 401K match, paid time off (PTO) and holiday pay, short‑term and long‑term disability benefit plans, above‑benchmark paid maternity and parental leave, bonus opportunities in accordance with the Company’s incentive plans, paid time off to volunteer, and an active/growing Employee Resource Group network. For more information, visit legrand.us

About Legrand’s Lighting Sector

Legrand’s Lighting Sector consists of five lighting brands; Pinnacle, Finelite, Focal Point, and OCL which focus on architectural, decorative, and downlighting and Kenall which focuses on lighting for demanding environments. We employ a talented group of employees that love lighting to design and manufacture high performance, energy efficient LED lighting solutions for applications in commercial, educational, healthcare, as well as challenging environments such as tunnels and correctional facilities. With an eye toward sustainable design, our focus is on specification‑oriented products and solutions that meet the functional needs of spaces while working in harmony with the designer’s vision for those spaces. We work with architects, engineers, and contractors to supply lighting built specifically for their client’s projects.

Equal Opportunity Employer